A little bit of research provides the answer- back in the 1920’s it was known as Reade’s Trent theatre- so that name was on long before the formation of the Walter Reade company.
Walter Reade, Sr owned theatres, mainly in Asbury Park, NJ -so that could be the Reade in the name- but it was before the formation of the company.
the building is now part of the Philadelphia register of historic places.
“ According to the nomination, the Circle Theatre is “a significant surviving example of a neighborhood theater from a period when many were built” in the 1910s and ‘20s. The theater’s architects, Hoffman-Henon Co., “significantly shaped Philadelphia’s built environment through their commissions for theaters and Catholic institutions,” such as churches and schools.The Hoffman-Henon architectural firm designed the Circle Theatre for the major movie theater chain Stanley Company of America. ”
article on Philly.com
https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/commercial/circle-theatre-frankford-philadelphia-register-historic-places-20260216.html
N.J. Regal Cinemas location closes abruptly
The Regal Cross Keys location in Turnersville has close suddenly.
The Regal Cross Keys movie theater in Gloucester County has permanently closed as of Thursday, according to an email sent to customers.
The theater was located near a Walmart at 151 American Blvd. in the Turnersville section of Washington Township.
The email from Regal Cinemas directed customers to another theater in Washington Township, located at 121 Tuckahoe Road in Sewell.
“Regal Cross Keys has closed as of Thursday, January 29th. Another Regal location is still in your vicinity,” the email
said. “We hope you check out the following theatre.
PhillyVoice.com quotes Cinema Treasures in the article about the theatre’s closing..
The organ is back as well. David Hegarty supervised the construction. It’s scheduled to make it’s debut on March 17th as John Waters hosts a screening of “Serial Mom”
The theatre’s opening date was announced as February 6th with a 20th Anniversary screening of “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” This will be a fundraiser for the Castro Community Benefit District.
Feb 7th will be a “drag & disco” event hosted by D’Arcy Drollinger.
Further information from Los Angeles BlogSpot ( add to introduction)
It opened in spring 1971 as an 82 seat restaurant called the Cinematheque Club showing classic films. The location was just east of Doheny Dr.
Seating evidently was more restaurant-style than theatre-style. The initial booking was “A Star Is Born” with Judy Garland. It didn’t last long as a classics venue, by fall of 1972 having morphed into David’s Tom Cat Theatre & Lounge.
Hannah Einbinder’s standup special on HBOMax “Everything Must Go” was recorded live at the El Rey.
During the opening segment she drives down Wilshire Blvd to the theatre, showing off the marquee all lit up. So if you really to see that you can find it here in colour and not having to wait for Pluto to re-air that episode of the Beverly Hillbillies.
The Plaza held a screening of the Greta Garbo film “Camille”
there to introduce the film Dave Karger & Ben Mankiewicz from TCM.
According to Karger’s instagram - MGM hosted the World Premiere of Camille at the Plaza some 89 years ago and rumour was that Garbo hid in he back to watch the film
The Tingler will be shown here in Percepto on 12/18/25.
Featuring an introduction by film biographer of William Castle Jeffrey Schwarz, as well as Castle’s daughter Terry and grandson Kyle Newell.
The building is still standing.
The hand and foot prints from adult film icons like Georgina Spelvin, Kay Parker, Eric Edwards & John Holmes are still in tact in front of the building.
YouTube video from Feb 2025 shows the building and outside - no signwork about any sales..
I see it listed as RKO Reade’s
A little bit of research provides the answer- back in the 1920’s it was known as Reade’s Trent theatre- so that name was on long before the formation of the Walter Reade company.
Walter Reade, Sr owned theatres, mainly in Asbury Park, NJ -so that could be the Reade in the name- but it was before the formation of the company.
the main department store space is now leased to Marshalls
the building is now part of the Philadelphia register of historic places.
“ According to the nomination, the Circle Theatre is “a significant surviving example of a neighborhood theater from a period when many were built” in the 1910s and ‘20s. The theater’s architects, Hoffman-Henon Co., “significantly shaped Philadelphia’s built environment through their commissions for theaters and Catholic institutions,” such as churches and schools.The Hoffman-Henon architectural firm designed the Circle Theatre for the major movie theater chain Stanley Company of America. ”
article on Philly.com https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/commercial/circle-theatre-frankford-philadelphia-register-historic-places-20260216.html
today is the time to return the status of this theatre to OPEN!
SFBayTimes has an article about the renovations and also photos and video of the theatre
https://sfbaytimes.com/a-new-chapter-begins-for-the-castro-theatre/
In doing an online search all I’m finding is about the Mitchell Brothers.
Is there a link about this?
Theatre closed on Jan 29, 2026. From NJ.com…
N.J. Regal Cinemas location closes abruptly The Regal Cross Keys location in Turnersville has close suddenly.
The Regal Cross Keys movie theater in Gloucester County has permanently closed as of Thursday, according to an email sent to customers.
The theater was located near a Walmart at 151 American Blvd. in the Turnersville section of Washington Township.
The email from Regal Cinemas directed customers to another theater in Washington Township, located at 121 Tuckahoe Road in Sewell.
“Regal Cross Keys has closed as of Thursday, January 29th. Another Regal location is still in your vicinity,” the email said. “We hope you check out the following theatre.
PhillyVoice.com quotes Cinema Treasures in the article about the theatre’s closing..
https://www.phillyvoice.com/regal-cross-keys-closed-nj-movie-theater-turnersville-washington/
The organ is back as well. David Hegarty supervised the construction. It’s scheduled to make it’s debut on March 17th as John Waters hosts a screening of “Serial Mom”
The theatre’s opening date was announced as February 6th with a 20th Anniversary screening of “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” This will be a fundraiser for the Castro Community Benefit District.
Feb 7th will be a “drag & disco” event hosted by D’Arcy Drollinger.
As part of the ongoing series of TCM Originals called “Still Now Showing,” the Strand Theater in Rockland, Maine is profiled.
https://youtu.be/z_AoUiuS1Zo?si=hDTZtwcXAYZhCnGa
Further information from Los Angeles BlogSpot ( add to introduction)
It opened in spring 1971 as an 82 seat restaurant called the Cinematheque Club showing classic films. The location was just east of Doheny Dr.
Seating evidently was more restaurant-style than theatre-style. The initial booking was “A Star Is Born” with Judy Garland. It didn’t last long as a classics venue, by fall of 1972 having morphed into David’s Tom Cat Theatre & Lounge.
Status: It’s now a Busy Body Home Fitness store.
images of the demolition…
https://route1views.com/travel/the-bronx-burnside-theatre-documented-on-the-way-down/
Hannah Einbinder’s standup special on HBOMax “Everything Must Go” was recorded live at the El Rey.
During the opening segment she drives down Wilshire Blvd to the theatre, showing off the marquee all lit up. So if you really to see that you can find it here in colour and not having to wait for Pluto to re-air that episode of the Beverly Hillbillies.
Story from CBS LA about the theatre, it’s history and a demonstration of the panoramic presentations.
https://youtu.be/FmsrNXZiwfg?si=XlDGuUJrCBQNNjRQ
This theatre is still standing, available for rent.
The Plaza held a screening of the Greta Garbo film “Camille” there to introduce the film Dave Karger & Ben Mankiewicz from TCM.
According to Karger’s instagram - MGM hosted the World Premiere of Camille at the Plaza some 89 years ago and rumour was that Garbo hid in he back to watch the film
Updated website for the Plaza
https://www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/
Looking at the calendar, it looks like it’s going to rely highly on live events.
The Tingler will be shown here in Percepto on 12/18/25. Featuring an introduction by film biographer of William Castle Jeffrey Schwarz, as well as Castle’s daughter Terry and grandson Kyle Newell.
Westwood slated for a 2027 re-opening and will be programmed by American Cinematheque
https://www.recorderonline.com/features/entertainment_news/westwoods-village-theater-to-be-run-by-american-cinematheque-upon-2027-reopening/article_2a23d5db-ff87-5457-a8f9-45b9c877d90b.html
Andrew Cuomo held his election night party here.
Starting Nov 12 and doing until the 16th, the Orinda will be hosting the SF Silent Film Festival.
https://silentfilm.org/festival-2025-schedule/?
https://jamaicans.com/an-open-letter-to-hurricane-melissa-we-are-jamaicans/
here’s how to help Jamaicans affected during this disaster.
Jersey Shore staple James Fudge is in the building that housed the Braca Theatre.
Nice mention of the Braca in this article…. https://973espn.com/do-you-remember-these-place-that-use-to-be-in-sea-isle-city-nj/
The building is still standing. The hand and foot prints from adult film icons like Georgina Spelvin, Kay Parker, Eric Edwards & John Holmes are still in tact in front of the building.
YouTube video from Feb 2025 shows the building and outside - no signwork about any sales..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgeGMOdI5ro
Public Affairs program on WPVI (6ABC) called FYI Philly, had their 10/11/25 show recorded in the renovated lobby & shows inside.
https://6abc.com/post/fyi-philly-october-11-2025/17978634/
APM has a website featuring historical images of the venue, as well as a theatre history which might help bump up the above.
They are in need of donations for renovations to Teatro Puerto Rico.
https://apmphila.org/get-involved/teatro-puerto-rico/
Hoping this historic venue reopens soon, helping the development of the neighborhood.